Director, Sourcing

Hyve Solutions•Fremont, CA

2d•$190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director, Sourcing leads sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement execution for critical technology commodities supporting Hyve Solutions’ hyperscale data center, AI infrastructure, and cloud computing platforms. The role drives cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while supporting business growth, new product introductions (NPI), and customer demand requirements. The Director leads a team of sourcing professionals and works cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership. Hyve Solutions is a US-based manufacturing partner that helps technology innovators bring complex engineering solutions into production. Its integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities support digital infrastructure through engineering partnerships, co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. The position offers an opportunity to influence global supply chain strategy for custom server, storage, and networking solutions serving cloud, AI, social media, and enterprise customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing sourcing, commodity, or procurement teams.
Deep knowledge of server, networking, storage, semiconductor, or data center infrastructure supply chains.
Proven experience managing strategic suppliers and large annual spend portfolios.
Strong negotiation, supplier development, and commercial management skills.
Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing or technology environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

Establish long-term supplier strategies focused on cost optimization, capacity assurance, supply continuity, technology roadmaps, and strategic partnerships.
Drive supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and commercial agreements to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Manage allocation challenges and constrained supply by coordinating supplier commitments, capacity planning, and escalation management.
Partner with Engineering and Product teams to support NPI, product lifecycle management, and technology transitions.
Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and execution across global manufacturing locations.
Lead executive-level supplier reviews and performance management using metrics related to pricing, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness.
Develop risk mitigation strategies for tariffs, geopolitical impacts, trade compliance, logistics disruptions, and supplier business continuity.
Support supply localization initiatives and multi-region sourcing strategies to strengthen supply resilience.
Monitor market intelligence, commodity trends, technology roadmaps, and industry dynamics to identify opportunities and risks.
Establish sourcing governance, KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and operational review cadences across sourcing functions.
Present supply chain performance, cost reduction initiatives, allocation status, and business risks to executive leadership and customers as required.
Lead large-scale spend management and cost reduction programs while balancing quality, service, and customer commitments.
Lead a team of sourcing professionals and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.